Prom 37: BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Thomas Søndergård

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Royal Albert HallKensington Gore, London, Greater London, SW7 2AP, United Kingdom

Dates/times in London time zone

Programme

Walton, William (1902-1983)	Partita
Watkins, Huw (b. 1976)	Cello Concerto (BBC commission: world premiere)
Webern, Anton (1883-1945)	Passacaglia, Op.1
Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897)	Symphony no. 4 in E minor, Op.98

Performers

Paul Watkins	Cello
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Thomas Søndergård	Conductor

Thomas Søndergård conducts the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in a Prom exploring the idea of the orchestral ‘passacaglia’ and some of the most delicious and subtle orchestral sonorities ever conjured. The evening closes with Brahms’ Symphony No.4.

Seats £7.50 to £38 (plus booking fee)

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Prom 37: a Watkins première

Nick Boston, 12th August

Bright and energetic Walton and a promising, highly lyrical Concerto from Watkins, followed by taut Webern and commanding Brahms from Søndergård and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

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